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The company delivers positive impact on pressing social and environmental challenges around the world.

Introduction

Do you want to build on your financial background in a strategic, cross-organisational role, supporting a company that delivers positive impact on pressing social and environmental challenges around the world?

Location: London, Brighton, Paris

Position: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £35k-£50k or € equivalent (depending on experience)

Deadline for applications: 10 August, 2025

About This Job

Technopolis is an employee-owned, international research and consulting organisation working predominantly for the public sector across Europe, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific.

About The Role

As Group Head of Finance, you will be part of the Group Management Team and report to the Group Operations Director.

Your Profile

You are a finance professional with strong analytical skills, a systems mindset, and a collaborative approach.

Requirements

• AAT, CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified (or part-qualified with equivalent experience)
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in finance, ideally within a multi-entity or international organisation.
• Strong Excel and financial system skills (e.g. Xero, Sage, Exact)
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex financial data for non-financial colleagues
• Demonstrated experience in improving company information systems and processes
• Experience working in a project-based industry or related field (e.g. consultancy, international development, NGOs)

Desirable

• Ability to build API or low-code integrations and automations.
• Experience supporting finance system upgrades, ERP tools or reporting platforms
• Exposure to M&A or other strategic finance initiatives
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualisation tools
• Line management experience or interest in supporting others’ development

Your Responsibilities

Group Financial and Management Reporting, Analysis & Insight

• Monthly Performance Reporting: Collect and consolidate monthly financial reports from all subsidiaries and Hold Co, producing clear and consistent performance summaries.
• KPI Dashboards: Develop and maintain dashboards that track key operational and financial metrics across the Group.
• WIP Reporting: Produce a quarterly cross-Group Work in Progress (WIP) report to monitor project delivery, revenue recognition, and resource management.
• Subsidiary Reporting Support: Provide clear guidance and practical support to local offices to help them meet reporting standards, timelines, and data quality expectations.
• Group Treasury & Liquidity Oversight: Monitor cash positions and intercompany flows across the Group.

Finance Systems & Information Management

• Systems Development: Support the evaluation, selection, and rollout of new finance systems across the Group.
• Systems Support: Develop tools, templates, and guidance to support consistent data and financial reporting across subsidiaries.
• Audit Coordination: Act as the primary internal liaison for the Group’s external auditor.

Our Offer

• Salary £35,000 - £50,000 or € equivalent, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Contributory pension
• Private healthcare / mutual health insurance
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme, public transport reimbursement (depending on location)
• 33 days of annual leave (including 8 national holidays) in UK, 25 days plus RTT in France
• Job based in our London, Brighton or Paris office
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for career progression, training, and mentoring
• A strong culture of internal promotion
• Possibility of future shareholding (subject to Board approval)

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Social Value

Technopolis is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.